Stores asking for donations

[jeffrey]

I have found that more and more stores are asking whenther or not you want to make a $1 donation to some cause when making purchases. What is your opinion of this? Does it bother you or do you think it's a good thing? Just curious.

[disneysteve]

I find it to be a very minor annoyance. When asked, I just say, "No thanks" and continue on with my transaction.

I understand the point, though. It is possible to raise large amounts of money by getting a high volume of small donations. Those $1 spur of the moment donations can really add up.

[cschin4]

I just say "no". But, I do find it a bit annoying as I am there to shop, not be solicited.

[mom-from-missouri]

I always say no, but yesterday got rudely questioned as to why by the store clerk. So, I nicely told the guy why.

I donate more than most people I know with scouts, 4h, the crisis center, the youth home.......I have probably donated more than $1000 of goods this year that I get for free after coupons from CVS and such--things that food stamps don't buy, such as toilet paper, light bulbs, deoderant, shampoo, toothpaste.... I also donate most of my kids outgrown items. If they are too worn out, we save the fabric from them and make quilts for fire victims.

Dang man made me mad asking me why there in the store line....I know where my stuff is going. Can't say where that $1 I give him really goes.

[GrimJack]

m-f-m, I agree; I find it annoying to be asked by the cashier and to have the clerk demand to know why not is unconscionable.

[Ima saver]

I agree with mom from missouri. I find it annoying also. I donate to the local food bank, the dog shelter, etc., but I also like to help out people who I know are down on their luck.

[disneysteve]

I always say no, but yesterday got rudely questioned as to why by the store clerk.

Being asked is one thing. Being asked why not is another. I would definitely have gone straight to the manager and complained about that.

[Daylily]

I always say no, but yesterday got rudely questioned as to why by the store clerk. So, I nicely told the guy why.

I have wondered if the store clerks are under some incentive program as to how many $1 donations they can get because sometimes they are aggressive.

[Thriftina]

This has been happening for a while at PetSmart. They ask for $1 donations for the animals in the homeless shelters. I just say no, the money that's taxed from my check should be enough.

[myrdale]

Personally I've always been partial to the March of Dimes. When asked if I would like to donate a dollar, my answer is typically, "No, but I would love to donate $5." But the March of Dimes promotions is a rare thing. Usually Autozone, or Ingles will run a donation campaign for a month then they are done. On top of that, they ususally don't ask, I have to ask them about it.

The local Dollar General runs a continious donation campaign for an adult literacy program. Instead of asking for a set amount, they just ask for your change. The first time I was questioned about it, my responce was as above. However after getting asked the 5th or so time, I really got annoyed.

I hate to put these cashiers into the same catagory as the ones who ask if I want to apply for an instore credit card for an extra 10% off, but I am starting to feel that way.

[myrdale]

The local Dollar General runs a continious donation campaign for an adult literacy program. Instead of asking for a set amount, they just ask for your change. The first time I was questioned about it, my responce was as above. However after getting asked the 5th or so time, I really got annoyed.

I should point out, I only get questioned when I pay with cash, never when I pay with debit.